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Twillingate Sun

Location

Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada

Date

May 16, 1931

Page

4

Twillingate Sun subscription and advertising rates

The Twillingate Sun announces subscription rates of 1.00 per year in Newfoundland and higher rates for Canada, England, the U S and other countries. Advertising options include display ads with contract pricing, short term ads at 25 cents per inch, and a 25 cent fee for notes of thanks. The paper notes news items may be late and disclaims responsibility for correspondents' opinions.

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Public Health Bill Gains Support For Loggers Camps

The Public Health Bill receives cross party approval, promising $150000 yearly saving and improved public service without higher taxes. New camps will provide more sleeping space, addressing waterlogged conditions for loggers. Doctors link camp illnesses to remote living and lack of medical knowledge, urging better home conditions and preventive care.

House of Assembly Ken Brown

Tax on Radio Sets Sparks Public Debate

Critics protest a government levy on Receiving and Amateur radio sets as a move to improve service. One writer, after interviewing the Department, defends the plan noting modest increases from $1.00 to $2.00 per set aim to reduce interruptions and enhance radio reception for fans.

Dept. of Posts and Telegraphs Gov’t

Radio communication urged for Labrador fishery schooners

Mackovic has been removed to Hopdale to aid fishermen in the lower Labrador fishery. The Advocate urges schooner masters who own a radio receiving set to install it this summer. While some cannot install radios, broadcasts will reach the public as wires do, and radio users are not obliged to rebroadcast when partly paying for the service.

Boland Found Guilty in Four-Count Perjury Trial

Special jury at Corner Black heard Reginald Boland charged with four counts of perjury. Crown witnesses testified Boland lied about alibis and revolver ownership. defense urged acquittal. Justice Kent instructed jurors to weigh the presented testimony only.

The Daily News Corner Black Reginald Boland Frank Pierroway Joseph Parsons Rod Herbert Fillatre Newton Swith J. Blackler Douglas Payne Harrison Brake Charles Rose Pierce Fudge A. J Oxford John Pretty Hont Summers Simon Butler Reg. Roland St. John's Rita Thistle Corner Brook Miss Saunders Boland John Jones Miss Castello

Newfoundland House Debates Public Relief and Fisheries

In a lengthy address in reply the Newfoundland House discusses public relief, costs of officials, and the Labrador fisheries. Critics flag delays on railway ballast, salt prices, and proposed economic measures while praising the Public Health Department and district surgeons. The Viking disaster prompts sympathy motions and praise for Dr Paterson's quick mission.

Carbonear Grate's Cove Placentia West Jess International Power and Paper Co Labrador Economic Commission Bay Roberts Dole Mr. Moore Aldgrdice Moore Newfoundland Dr. Paterson

Eight Million Loan Bill in House of Assembly

The Finance and Customs Minister presents a loan bill that increases public debt by eight million dollars. It outlines repayment of war loans from Britain and the Bank of Montreal, deficits on general public accounts and railway accounts, a railway deficit including Caribou strandings, and a loan to municipal councils totaling eight million dollars.

House of Assembly Municipal Counsil

Local Arrivals and Departures Reported by Watercraft

Personal entries list Blanche Blandford from Boston via St John s on Monday by motor boat I m Alone. J A Peyton, Robert Boyd, W G French and others arrive from St John s and Grand Falls to various local stops. Mrs Edward Luther returns from Grand Falls and Mark Spencer with son Frederick leave by Clyde for Montreal. Dentists Ty W F Gear and Frederick Dove travel from Botwesd by motor boat. Annie Scott Eleanor Roberts arrive from St John s by Clyde. John Burton and wife depart by Clyde toward Toronto after a six month visit. Janet Minty plans Toronto departure for work.

Blanche Blandford Boston St. John's J. A . Peyton St. John’s Robert Boyd Tizzard's W.G. French Birthy Bary Edward Luther Grand Falls Mark Spencer Frederick Clyde Montreal W. F. Gear Frederick Dove Botwesd RK. J. Colbourne H. W. Rideout A. Manuel Annie Scott Eleanor Roberts John Burton Lewissporte Toronto Janet Minty

Harbour View Hotel and Coastal Figures List

A passenger list or local directory fragment names numerous individuals and places across Newfoundland communities including Harbour View Hotel, Point of the Bay, Chesley Hatt, Mrs. Parsons, Mary Parsons, Carmanville, Clifton Reid, Capt. John Oake, Abel Bowne, Heber Le Drew, Change Islands, Springdale, King's Cove, Ida Lane, Round Harbour, Fortase Hr. and Fortase. The entry aggregates residents and properties linked to towns like Newstead and St. John s with several surnames repeated across locales.

Edwin Peckford Point of the Bay Arthur Normore George Normore Chesley Hatt Horwood A. Parsons Nettada Parsons Mary Parsons Carmanville Jacob LeDrew Jr Claude Reid John Reid John Oake Abel Bowne Fred Bowne Heber LeDrew Change Islands Roland Mercer Springdale Robert White Newstead W. S. Perlin St. John's B. Carroll

Boy Scouts Attend Di Vice Service at St Peter s Church

The Boy Scouts will attend a service at St Peter's Church on Sunday the 17th at 3 o clock. A collection will be taken in aid of the Hospital.

St. Peter's Church

Weather Outlook Brightens as Coast Clears Ice

A brief weather note reports easterly winds, a clear coast free of ice, and a trend toward warmer, more moderate and variable winds. The outlook suggests improving conditions and a brighter forecast ahead.

Trial of Reg Boland Ends in All Guilty Verdicts

The trial before the Supreme Court at Corner Brook concluded with a guilty verdict on all four perjury counts against Reg Boland after a jury deliberation of one hour and twenty minutes. Sentences were imposed this forenoon on Boland and others for various offenses.

St. John’s Supreme Court Corner Brook Reg Boland Webb Vincent Brothers Bady Eric Forward Buchans House of Lords Walkhorn Ltd Ottawa Canada London Ireland England Ruth Nichols France Britain Italy Hindenburg Germany Great Britain MacDonald Madrid Grace Atlantic Copenhagen Roosevelt Field Newfoundland James O’neil Conroy Charles O'N. Conroy Lake S Marine & Fisheries Connery

Assault at Indian Cove Reported After Friday Incident

A report describes an assault at Indian Cove involving a man named Arthur Wat Our. Rideout received information about the Thursday incident and identified the assailant.

Indian Cove Arthur Wat Rideout

Doctor Aids Injured Man After Side Wrokes Incident

Dr Wood attended the injured man after his throat and tongue were affected. The incident details indicate medical attention was necessary on site.

Thers Wood

Dodd's Kidney Pills Praised In Maine Letter

A May 11 letter from Haut Paquetville New Brunswick extols Dodd's Kidney Pills for kidney trouble seen to cure unrelated ailments among a family. The writer notes relief for a husband and herself, claiming stronger kidneys and purer blood. The ad cites availability from local druggists and The Dodd's Medicine Co Ltd Toronto Ontario.

Haut Paquetville, N. B Dodd Jetter Mde Stan J. Rube Todd

At The Primmer House Names Among Local Notables

The list includes Harry Frezer Malcolm Parsons Quinn R Morgans Wm Collins St John s Frank Antle Bolwood Dr Geat Fred Dove Grand Falls Robert Seeviour Er mon Seeviour Exploits Andrew Ansstey Salt Pond as part of the community directory for Grand Falls area.

Harry Frezer Malcolm Parsons Werd Quinn R. Morgans Wm. Collins St. John’s Frank Antle Bolwood Dr,. Geat Fred Dove Grand Falls Robert Seeviour Ermon Seeviour Exploits Andrew Ansstey Salt Pond

Shipping News Update From Coastal Fisheries

Schr. Stanley Smith under Capt. Stephen Lambert sailed Monday evening for Belle Isle to engage in the codfishery. Schr. Hattie A. Heckman with Capt. John Oake departed Wednesday for the fishery. Sclin Ida M. Clarke left Wednesday to load lumber at White Bay. Aux-Schr. Lone Flier sailed for St. John s last Monday with freight from Ashbournes Ltd and iron from Tilt Cove Cape John Saturday. Motor Boat C. M. Wheeler delivered a mail from Lewisport on Monday.

Stanley Smith Stephen Lambert Belle Isle Hattie A. Heckman John Oake Ida M. Clarke White Bay Aux Lone Lewisport

Confederation Life at Mrs Cooks with Toronto names

A notice listing individuals including Stanley White Stephen White Ralph White Frank White Gilbert Pryor Geo Pryor Newstead Arthur Smart Charles Hussey John Hussey Levi Farthing Herrick Neck H Watkins Beyde Summerford and Mr and Mrs Stephen Janes of Toronto.

Stanley White Stephen White Ralph White Frank White Gilbert Pryor Geo. Pryor Newstead Arthur Smart Charles Hussey John Hussey Levi Farthing Herrick Neck H. Watkins

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William Tilley Crabbe Simon Basha Pitcher Mary Delaney Pon Rita ‘Whistle Florence Curtis Conway Road Mary Dewey Roland’s John Thistle Michael J. Gillis Thistle _on Counsel Harbour View Hotel Lewisporte N.D Harbour ‘View Hotel Bluff Head Cove Frank Roberts Telegraph Dodd’s Primmer House Shipping News Confederation Life Mrs. Cooks
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